Artwork
十二ヶ月花鳥図書画挿絵貼屏風|Birds and Flowers of the Twelve Months with Chinese Calligraphy
十二ヶ月花鳥図書画挿絵貼屏風|Birds and Flowers of the Twelve Months with Chinese Calligraphy is an ink painting by the Kanō school artist Kano School. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This pair of six-panel folding screens, created by the Kano School around 1550, is a notable example of Japanese art. The screens feature ink, color, and gold leaf on paper, arranged in a harmonious composition.
Subject & Meaning
The screens depict scenes of birds and flowers across twelve different settings, paired with Chinese calligraphy. The combination of natural imagery and calligraphic elements creates a balanced and serene visual experience.
Technique & Style
The use of gold leaf adds a luxurious quality to the work, while the ink and color on paper demonstrate the artist's skill in traditional Japanese painting techniques.
History & Provenance
The screens are now held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, indicating their significance in the art historical canon.
Artist & collection
Artist
The Kano School turned sliding doors, screens, and scrolls into shimmering worlds of ink, mineral color, and gold leaf.
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四季花鳥図屏風|Birds and Flowers of the Four Seasons
Desk Album: Flower and Bird Paintings (Bats, rocks, flowers circular calligraphy)
Desk Album: Flower and Bird Paintings (Bats, rocks, flowers circular calligraphy)